50 FREE Sewing Patterns to Make Christmas Stocking Stuffers

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If you just searched for “FREE Christmas sewing patterns” then you hit the jackpot! This year fill all your stockings with gifts fresh off your sewing machine, and forget those generic, quickly broken store-bought fillers. I’m sure you will find plenty of stocking stuffer ideas to overflow your family’s socks.

This is your go-to resource for creating thoughtful, unique, and totally personalized little gifts that your friends and family will simply love. Scroll through for loads of stocking stuffer ideas (you can use up your scraps!) and special Christmas gifts – perfect for people of all walks-of-life. Spread the love of the season in the perfectly sweet way that only you can.

Free Llama Pattern

handmade llama softies sewn with scraps
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These Adorable Llamas Softie Toys come to life with a handful of scraps from the scrap bin and some TLC. You can even use scraps for the stuffing too. Any kid (or kid at heart) would love a llama in their stocking this Christmas!

Tutorial for DIY Scrunchies

A layout of many colorful, velvety scrunchies
Photo credit: Sarah Markos / Blue Susan Makes

Put a scrunchie in your own stocking! Everyone is wearing DIY Scrunchies right now…they are so cute and comfy. This is the ultimate scrap buster, all it takes is a little piece of fabric and you’ve got style! Since you can use almost any kind of fabric, this is the perfect chance to upcycle fabric scraps from other lightly used items.

Scrappy Coasters

A set of four fabric coasters sewn with Christmas fabric
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Sew up some cute coasters to give to your sister, mom, or grandma! This free sewing tutorial also includes a matching potholder pattern. My free Folded Fabric Coasters tutorial is perfect for your stocking stuffer list.

Snow Globe Ornaments

Colorful snow globe ornaments with buttons to demonstrate a free Christmas sewing pattern
Photo credit: See Kate Sew

Use clear vinyl and felt (or any other scraps you have) to sew the most adorable ornaments for your favorite tradition. This is so easy you still have time to make a whole set for your class!

Fabric Doll

Close up view of hand sewn fabric doll
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Do you have a little one to sew for? This free sewing pattern for a fabric doll has braidable hair!

Mini Stocking for Mini Treats

Two mini stocking shaped zipper pouches for gift cards
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This Christmas stocking zipper pouch is just the right size for a handful of treats – plus it makes a great gift card holder. You can stuff a stocking with another stocking can’t you?

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Card Wallet From Cork Fabric

four handsewn wallets made from cork fabric
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These Cork Card Wallets are so fast to make, and would be perfect for holding a gift card to someone’s favorite restaurant. Sew your stocking stuffers with extra love inside.

Portable Playing Card Mat

handmade playing card mat with Pokemon cards
Photo credit: WeAllSew.com

Do you know how popular Pokémon is? This playing card mat is perfect for all kinds of card games. Not only does it have a pocket for keeping your cards neatly together, but it also keeps your cards clean. When you’re all done playing, it folds up neatly for easy storage.

Cute DIY Zipper Pouches

Two sizes of easy zipper pouch sewn with colorful fabrics
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Sew a cute zipper pouch using small scraps of fabric with my Easy Zipper Pouch Pattern. It makes a great wallet, or the wrapping for a tiny treasure you can hide inside!

Cute Mini Gnome Pattern

three gnome stocking stuffer ornaments on a ladder
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If your tradition is ornaments every year sew up some easy mini gnome ornaments to delight your favorite people. Stocking stuffers are such a special treat.

DIY Bookmark for a Journal

Pink journals with colorful handmade pen holders sewn with fabric scraps
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Do you have a writer to sew for? These DIY Journaling Bookmarks were so much fun to make. And so Fast! I used my sewing machine’s embroidery module to embroider names on the front of the my bookmarks. That part is optional, but if you love embroidery like I do, you won’t pass up the chance to make this personalized gift for stocking stuffers this Christmas.

DIY Fabric Covered Journals

Colorful fabric-covered art journals with ribbon
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You can also sew a DIY journal with a sturdy cover sewn from cotton fabric and fusible stabilizer. This fun and easy sewing project is perfect for beginners. and a thoughtful stocking stuffer for your writer.

Pretty Long Pencil Pouch

two hand sewn pencil pouches made with colorful fabric and a zipper
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Add a pretty thing to your stocking stuffer list… a homemade pencil pouch. Use your favorite fabric and colorful zippers, and then stuff them with pencils or pens.

Small Drawstring Bags for Gift Giving

Three pretty drawstring gift bags
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These little drawstring bags come in two sizes and are perfect to hold hot cocoa or other little treats.

Make a Rope Bowl with Scraps

scrappy, colorful fabric basket sewn with fabric scraps for a Christmas gift
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Fabric covered rope bowls require long strips of fabric (any size), some clothesline rope, and thread! You will love this super scrap buster. If your sewing machine has a zig zag stitch, it can make these fabric bowls!

This technique for wrapping rope with fabric strips is also great for making coasters, placemats, baskets, rugs, and more.

Christmas Tree Potholders

Christmas tree pot holders sewn with colorful fabric
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Sew up some beautiful Christmas Tree Potholders for your favorite cook!

Mini Coin Purse Pattern

Little coin purses
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This adorable mini coin purse pattern is perfect for making a personalized gift using applique, fussy-cut fabrics, or your favorite scraps!

Sew a Plump Partridge

Colorful fabric hearts with lace
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You won’t be able to fit a pear tree in a Christmas stocking, but you can surprise them with a handmade plump partridge!

Mini Oven Mitts

oven mitts sewn with colorful floral fabric
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For someone who loves to cook, use my Mini Oven Mitt Pattern to make them this cute kitchen accessory!

Bit O Kindness Snap Pouches from Fabric and Felt

layout of colorful keychain pouches
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Use your tiniest scraps for Bit O’ Kindness Pouches! Christmas is all about kindness after all.

Fabric Pixie Cups

Colorful fabric baskets made from scraps with small pom poms inside
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Who doesn’t love Heidi’s Pixie Cups? Fill it with candy for a sweet Christmas surprise.

Scandinavian Star Ornaments

Colorful handmade fabric stars on snowy tree
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Stuff someone’s stocking with a Scandinavian Star Ornament using folded fabric. They’ll treasure it, I promise!

Skinny Drawstring Pouch

Colorful drawstring pouches with crafting tools inside
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This free pattern for a skinny drawstring pouch makes the perfect wrapping for a gift, plus is a gift too!

Easy Felt Ornaments

several hand sewn felt Christmas ornaments
Photo credit: Kippi at Home

The hand stitching adds a pretty touch to these easy felt ornaments. Use this pattern as inspiration and sew a unique set for your loved ones.

DIY Scrappy Quilt Magnets

Colorful handmade quilt magnets on metal board
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A quilt may not fit in a Christmas stocking, but these tiny Quilt Magnets will!

Card Holder for Easy Game Playing

Playing cards in a colorful hand made card holder
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Are you filling the Christmas stocking of a card player? Make your Card Kitty as unique and fun as the games they will play with it!

Handmade Fabric Gift Box

Red quilted fabric gift box
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No matter what you put inside, this handmade fabric gift box will be just as treasured as the present!

Denim and Flannel Stars

three quilted star ornaments sewn with different shades of denim
Photo credit: pillarboxblue.com

Use denim to create a rustic, farm-house themed set of stars that will empty your scrap bins and overflow your holiday cheer. As a side note, there are so many pretty upcycle denim ornaments and Christmas decorations that I would recommend pillarboxblue.com to continue the theme.

Fabric Christmas Trees

Several hand sewn fabric evergreen trees in different sizes
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Help someone remember the season all year with a small fabric Christmas tree you made using scraps and squares of fabric! This easy tutorial makes beautiful pine trees that are chic and elegant for winter and Christmas.

Tiny Zipper Bags Sewing Pattern

three brightly colored zipper pouches
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The Tiny Zipper Bags are so fast and easy to make, and so much fun to use your treasured scraps on! Who wouldn’t love to receive this?

Pom Pom Pincushions

Colorful decorative pincushions with pins
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Every sewist needs a Pompom Pincushion. They’re even cute enough to use as tiny dollhouse pillows.

Heated Neck Wrap

Rice and a handmade neck wrap tied up with ribbon
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Turn your fabric scraps into a beautiful heating pad for your neck or back. It’s the perfect Christmas present for teachers and loved ones. Sprinkle lavender oil on the rice before filling it for an extra special gift.

Boxy Zipper Pouch Pattern

Felt finger puppets Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus
Photo credit: seamwhisperer.com

Sew a nativity set for little fingers to enjoy. They will enjoy the thoughtful stitching that helps to celebrate the season.

Tiny Fabric Comfort Dolls

Two small dolls shown as an example of a comforting gift
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I came across a pattern for these sweet comfort dolls as I was looking for something new to sew.  It’s a perfect little gift for a small Christmas stocking.

Adorable Owl Sewing Pattern

Hand sewn owl family by a Christmas tree
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Sew some beautiful Christmas Owls! You’ll need to make the tiny ones if you want them to fit inside a Christmas stocking.

DIY Wrist Key Fob

colorful hand sewn wristlet keychains
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You can Sew a DIY Wristlet Key Fob with my fast and easy sewing tutorial and leftover fabric pieces from another project. No waste!

Animal Baby Rattle

three animal shape baby rattles hand made with colorful fabric
Photo credit: STITCHED by Crystal for Make It & Love It

Tiny toys are sometimes the cutest. Follow the pattern to make these adorable little animal toys. If you’re creative you can even turn them into keychains, finger puppets, bookmarks, and more!

Fabric Tray

Pretty handsewn fabric tray holding buttons
Photo credit: A Spoonful of Sugar

I would love to see a pretty, handsewn fabric tray in my stocking this year; I’ve actually been needing one recently. It’s an easy gift to make, and it’s functional and decorative! Grab a few scraps or leftover charm squares and get started today.

Fleece Scarf with a Cell Phone Pocket

Young man modeling a free sewing pattern for a fleece scarf with a cell phone pocket
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If you want to sew a scarf for someone with more modern taste, you’ll love my pattern for a scarf with a cell phone pocket!

Lip Gloss Pouch

handmade lip gloss cases sewn with vinyl fabric scraps
Photo credit: Melissa Mortenson / Polka Dot Chair

This is another beginner-friendly sewing pattern with a snap closure. Lip gloss is great in a stocking, but it’s even better with a handmade pouch! Use vinyl for a unique touch.

Snappy Coin Pouch

handmade coin pouch with an old measuring tape closure
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Use tape measures for a snappy close on the Snappy Coin Pouch. It’s a great way to use up an old tape measure when you give your husband a new one!

Fold and Stitch Wallet Pattern

Colorful wallet with cards and cash
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The Fold and Stitch wallet is a fun gift for kids or adults. The free pattern includes templates and step by step instructions with photos.

Felt Gift Box

handmade felt gift box with felt flower embellishments
Photo credit: AppleGreen Cottage

I really do love to make cute boxes and cases for my gifts. Felt sews up in a jiffy, and the flowers are a really sweet touch.

Easy Bow Headbands Using Fabric and Elastic

Three hand sewn headbands with bright, colorful fabric
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Are you sewing for a girl with messy hair? Help her by making these cute headbands. They have soft elastic at the back for a perfect fit.

Easy Button Bookmark

Minnie mouse button bookmark
Photo credit: 5minutesformom.com

Use ribbon, elastic, and a super cute button to sew a one-of-a-kind bookmark for your favorite book worms this Christmas. I’m so thankful for thoughtful, easy gift ideas!

Easy Snap Wallet Pattern

Several brightly colored fabric wallets
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Kids. Love. These. A scrap of fabric transforms into a Cute Little Wallet… and dreams come true. Stocking stuffers… check!

Fleece Pom Pom Hat

Three fleece hats with cute animals and pom pom embellishments
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Help a little guy or gal stay cozy in a fleece pom pom hat! The machine-embroidered peeker is optional.

The Peek A Boo Pouch Pattern

hand sewn pouch with clear vinyl pockets inside
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Sew this darling Peek-a-Boo Pouch with vinyl pockets on the inside for peeking at all your treasures!

Fabric Jewelry

Colorful fabric bracelet with clasp
Photo credit: Paper, Scissors, & Superheroes

Braid your scraps and use them to make custom jewelry. All you need is the hardware! I looked for the tutorial, but I couldn’t find it. I just really love this way of using scraps.

Fabric Memory Game

fabric scrap memory game
Photo credit: AppleGreen Cottage

Games are a fabulous present because you can spend time playing after the gift is given. Use your fabric scraps to sew up a memory game, and make time for each other this Christmas.

Free Zola Pen Case Sewing Pattern

Colorful zipper pen case made with zipper closure
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I can’t stop making these Zola Pen Cases! They are long and narrow, just the right shape for sliding down a stocking.

Pillbox Pouch Pattern

handmade pillbox pouch
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Is there anything cuter than a scrappy little Pillbox Pouch? Nope… Christmas here I come.

DIY Scrappy Pet Leash

Pet leash sewn with scrap fabric
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Does your pet get their own Christmas stocking? Use your scraps to make them a pet leash.

DIY Adjustable Pet Collar

Homemade pet collar on a puppy
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Or sew up a cute adjustable collar for your pet’s stocking.

Cord Keepers

handmade cord keepers
Photo credit: A Spoonful of Sugar

I know that there are a lot of cool cordless devices out there, but those charging cables… am I right? Sew some quick and easy stocking stuffers this Christmas to keep the lengths of cords tamed and easy to find.

Dice Bag

black drawstring bag made for dice
Photo credit: Heather Handmade

For all those dice, marble, rock, etc. collectors out there – here’s a perfect stocking stuffer pattern! Customize this dice bag with fabric, embroidery, applique, and even a new set of dice; it’s a guaranteed win!

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